1:40 → 2:23(43s)
Board president opened the meeting, reminded attendees to silence phones, explained meeting is open to the public and described two public-comment periods (at the start for agenda items and at the end for other items). He reminded the public to follow the district chain of command and avoid derogatory comments about staff or students.
The New Milford Public School District board meeting included a student musical performance and recognitions, a presentation by CarePlus New Jersey about a school-based mental health pilot, updates on testing and internships, and a detailed budget discussion highlighting a projected rise in health-benefit costs. The board approved routine minutes, personnel items and several finance/resolution items and moved to a closed executive session without further public action.
